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Pharmacology HESI Questions and Answers Latest Update Already Passed increases force of contraction Correct Answer-What is the positive inotrope for Digoxin do? decreases heart rate Correct Answer-... What is the negative chronotrope for Digoxin do? take apical pulse for one full minute Correct Answer-How do you assess for the positive inotrope and negative chronotrope of digoxin? Normal digoxin level Correct Answer-0.5-2 ng/mL Normal serum potassium (K+) level Correct Answer-3.5-5.0 mEq/L YES Correct Answer-Do low potassium or magnesium levels increase the risk for dig toxicity? S/S of dig toxicity Correct Answer--anorexia -bradycardia -headache -dizziness -confusion -nausea -visual distrubances (blurred, yellow, halo vision) if apical pulse is lower than 60 bpm Correct Answer-When do you want to hold digoxin? dig toxicity Correct Answer-If a client has had a long history of digoxin and furosemide (lasix) use it could creates a high risk for what? Hypokalemia Correct Answer-Furosemide (lasix) can cause _______ which can lead to dig toxicity. Verapamil (Calan) and Diltiazem (Cardizem) Correct Answer--These 2 calcium channel blocker also affect the heart. So you wnat to monitor BP and for a decrease in HR. [Show More]

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